Planning your wedding photography is part of the mammoth exercise of planning your wedding

Timing Considerations

You need to think through what wedding photos you want so you can consider the length of time you will need to book a photographer. To save time communicating your photography wishes it is great to take along some examples of the type of photos you particularly like.

It’s easier to say “like this” sometimes than to describe the picture in your head in words! with real examples you know you are both on the same page. Then they can also save time directing you to the images they have that most suit the style of photos you like.

Before

Do you want the preparation shots and then of both the bride and groom or just the groom. This is an important aspect to plan with your wedding photographer because he or she will have to travel between locations and the timing will be critical.

During

Obviously you will want photos taken at the ceremony. If there are specific shots you want you will need to discuss these with your wedding photographer. It is best to risk looking silly or untrusting than regret missing the one shot you really wanted. To fully get the coverage of photos you want you may require two photographers and your photographer can help with advice on this.

Are you planning to have more formal wedding party shots between the ceremony and reception or for a short midday wedding and tea party reception possibly after the reception itself.

After

How much of the reception coverage do you require a photographer for? Do you need them to take photos for the entire length of your reception or just for your entry and the significant moments of cutting the cake and the first bridal dance?

Do you want photos of you leaving your reception to set out on your new life together? These are all things that need to be discussed with your prospective wedding photographer because many photographers have set hours of coverage included in their wedding photography packages but may charge an added hourly rate for longer weddings.

Location shots

If you would like beautiful photos in a separate location you can scope out the locale first and ask your photographer for suggestions. An important consideration your photographer can help with is travel time and lighting considerations.

Presentation

There are so many different wedding photo album options it is best to visit your prospective photographers and view the different album types. Touch them, hold them, feel them and see the results of other wedding photography shoots they’ve done.

A good wedding photographer will understand your needs and have some flexibility to customise the wedding photography package to you.

Working Together

Your wedding photographer will be working closely with you so it’s important they understand what you need and want. You don’t want them to be in your face but you do want them capturing the special, quirky and beautiful moments you miss.

That can come with experience. A professional, experienced wedding photographer is best placed to give you the results you want.

View their work, meet them and decide if you like them. If you want to see how you work together try to do a deal on a pre-wedding shoot. The proof is in the pudding so to speak.

With the pre-wedding shoot you may wish to do it some time out from your wedding and ask upfront if there is a get out clause. Especially if the shoot is included in your package if on the basis of the shoot you decide to no longer use the photographer is there a penalty cost incurred such as payment for the cost of the time for the shoot? It’s unlikely to be a problem but it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

A wedding is supposed to be one of the best moments of a couple’s life. However, planning one can give you much stress – physically and mentally. Aside from these worries, there is also another thing that most couples worry about… money. If money is short then you should not consider postponing your marriage at all. There are ways by which a very memorable wedding can be realized without the usual price tag. Now, with lots of planning and a little help, you can get various wedding ideas that can help trim down the budget. Budget wedding ideas are not just useful for those who have limited funds but also great for those who want to put in their savings for future use. To help you out, we have put together some great wedding ideas that can help you save money on your wedding day.

Budget Wedding Ideas for the Wedding Dress

Any bride would want to look her best on the special day. But wearing a beautiful wedding dress does not require you to spend something that you cannot afford. If you want to save on your wedding dress budget, then you can always try these budget wedding ideas. There are wedding dress stores that put their items on sale at specific times of each year. You can take advantage of this kind of offer if you set your wedding date early. You can also consider clearance sales and discount racks. The main idea is to explore various shops and try on dresses within the budget. The price tag of the dress does not really matter. What matters most is that you look great in it.

Budget Wedding Ideas for the Ceremony and Reception Venues

The venue can a big chunk of your budget so if you want to save money on it, you should start your search early. If you plan to get married in church, then you can rave in the fact that some churches only ask for donations especially if you are a member of that church. You can also have the ceremony at someone’s garden, on the beach or even on a friend’s vineyard. All these are cheaper than renting an expensive hall or hotel. The key is to scout around for possible free or cheap venues. Be sure to ask friends, family and neighbors for ideas as most would gladly help out in giving you your dream wedding.

Budget Wedding Ideas for the Decorations

The decorations can take up a big part of your budget especially if you only have flowers in mind. To save on venue decorations, you can maximize the surroundings of your chosen venue (the greenery in a farm or vineyard and the scenic view of the beach and sand). You can even choose to get married in a friend’s garden during spring so you have flowers ready. Instead of buying too many flowers, you can spruce up the venue with more candles, ribbons and fabrics.

Budget Wedding Ideas for Wedding Giveaways

You can always choose to mobilize friends and family members to make cute wedding favors and giveaways for you. If not, you can go to a crafts store and order them by bulk. Buying from a crafts store is more economical than ordering from a wedding favors store.

If you think that bargain wedding dresses bought online can’t be flattering and that they all suffer from being shapeless and ugly then you’re really far off the mark!

You don’t need to spend big on a designer dress in order to get a wedding dress that’ll make you look amazing; in fact cheaper dresses from online vendors are forever improving in quality.

Let’s look at what kinds of dresses an online store needs in order to offer a flattering selection and tips you should follow:

What Should An Online Bargain Wedding Dress Store Have?

A reputable online wedding dress store should offer a range of dresses of different styles. Each of these styles has individual characteristics and suits a certain body shape. The wedding dress styles you need to look for are Empire, A-line, Ball gown, Mermaid and Sheath.

Online stores are generally ALWAYS cheaper than boutiques in town and you’ll be looking for a price of around 250 dollars or less for the dresses to really be classed as bargain wedding dresses. Luckily, this is easily achievable online, even for custom made dresses.

Remember, it’s your wedding, so you shouldn’t take any chances. Here are some things you can do to make your life much easier:

You need to prepare a few things BEFORE you even log on to the store.

Be sure of your body shape- It’s pretty easy to know your body shape. Check what your widest point is. For instance, if it’s your hips then you’re probably a pear-shape which is the most common shape. Check online videos or a search engine to get an idea. Then when you know your body shape you can be sure to choose a flattering dress (we’ll look into this next).

Research which dress style would suit you-Each style will roughly suit different shapes:

A – Line – suits all shapes and can hide tummies and big bums, but is also good for giving balance to broad-shouldered girls.

Ball gown – suits most shapes except really petite girls who can be swamped by them.

Mermaid – great for slim girls who don’t have many natural curves as it will give some curves.

Sheath – good for slimmer shapes and petite girls, but avoid if you’re curvy.

Take your own measurements – don’t buy a standard size wedding dress online, always go for custom size. Think about it, your wedding is so important that you don’t want any slip-ups. If you needed to buy a dress that you can’t try on in advance, then if it is made to your size you’re maximizing the chance of there being no problems. In this way you’re actually helping yourself and the store.

So you’ve got all of the information and you’re ready to order. Good news! One last point though. Don’t be scared to ask for the store to send you a picture of the dress before they ship it. If they’re reputable they will, and this will let you check if it’s everything you wanted it to be before it makes its way to you.

For every Indian, wedding is the event of a lifetime. All Indians look forward to be a part of the marriage functions, rituals and ceremonies. Exclusive, well designed and coordinated wedding cards can work wonders and set the right tone for this auspicious ceremony.

In the Sikh community, marriage is recognized as an event where two souls merge. And in the prelude to marriage life, it means merging of two families and friend circles. Sikh marriage ceremonies are well known for their spirit of extravagance in terms of food, clothes and dance. A Sikh marriage ceremony lasts for nearly a week celebrating joyous activities like Mehndi, Cocktails, Sangeet Night, and so on. Sikh wedding cards are unique and exquisitely alluring. These are available in a wide range from simple and elegant to flamboyantly styled ones. Some are even tailor made for adding gaiety and splendor to the occasion.

The Sikh wedding cards come in a wide variety of colors, studded with kundans. Some cards contain messages from their holy book, Adi Granth (also known as Guru Granth Sahib). Like normal Indian wedding cards, these also come in varied styles, colors and designs. The customs followed by the Sikhs are more or less similar to those followed by the Hindus. These marriage ceremonies are conducted in a traditional manner, keeping alive the old rituals and culture. For fulfilling the occasion and to end it happily, immense planning and preparations are needed to be done. Planning includes many things like- organizing the occasion, decoration of mandap, making wedding dresses, finalizing the menu list, inviting and taking care of the guests, and so on. Of these things what is of the most importance to a Sikh? Wedding invitations, of course!

The Sikh wedding invitations are not only some messages written on pieces of paper. Each style has attractive color, distinctive feature and unmatched finish. This form of invitation has become a signature of many weddings around the world. The cards are made from art sheet, handmade silk paper and other materials.